A new type of 3D radar has been created in Russia
The Russian army may soon receive a new type of radar, which is capable of detecting targets more efficiently than traditional stations even in the presence of jamming. The fundamental difference between radiophotonic locators is that the signal processing in them is carried out using optics, and not through microwave electronics.
The new technology creates an 3D image of the object, its three-dimensional portrait, and allows you to determine its type. It is assumed that in the next few years, radio photon radars will be installed on promising multi-functional fighters of a new generation.
The first prototype of a radar on discrete radio-photonic elements has already been created, the head of RTI JSC Maxim Kuzyuk told Izvestia. According to Izvestia sources in the Ministry of Defense, the military is taking part in tests of new type locators.
Promising technology has several advantages at once. First of all, this is the size of the new locators - it is assumed that their size will be significantly smaller than that of those in service. In addition, they are more reliable. Thirdly, it is more resistant to electromagnetic radiation. Not the last role is played by the resolving power of the locator, and noise immunity.
At the moment, the company is developing the technology and conducting tests, being in search of a new base component. In particular, the developers talk about the need for photonic integrated circuits.
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